Manufacturer removed my watermark...thoughts?

[zltwo]

As a hobby photographer, I’ve read dozens of copyright infringement cases (that is what this is, regardless of who gave whom, what).

You need to register the images with the copyright office, then send a letter to the mfr for a fee.

Unless you like getting jabbed in the behind…

[RobertB]

@zltwo

As a hobby photographer, I’ve read dozens of copyright infringement cases (that is what this is, regardless of who gave whom, what).

You need to register the images with the copyright office, then send a letter to the mfr for a fee.

Unless you like getting jabbed in the behind…

We’re talking about China here. They don’t recognize the us copyright law or anything else that involves intellectual property. If large corporations can’t sue them, what makes you think you could, over a photograph?

[NorthernHarrier]

@RobertB

@zltwo

As a hobby photographer, I’ve read dozens of copyright infringement cases (that is what this is, regardless of who gave whom, what).

You need to register the images with the copyright office, then send a letter to the mfr for a fee.

Unless you like getting jabbed in the behind…

We’re talking about China here. They don’t recognize the us copyright law or anything else that involves intellectual property. If large corporations can’t sue them, what makes you think you could, over a photograph?

The government of China does recognize the US copyright laws. They have signed international agreements and conventions that require them to recognize the US laws, and they also have bilateral intellectual property agreements with the US. The difficulty of enforcing the US and China’s own laws in China’s courts, and in getting people in China and other countries to respect the US laws, is well known, but progress is being made on that now. Large corporations and ordinary citizens can sue and do.

[RobertB]

@NorthernHarrier

@RobertB

@zltwo

As a hobby photographer, I’ve read dozens of copyright infringement cases (that is what this is, regardless of who gave whom, what).

You need to register the images with the copyright office, then send a letter to the mfr for a fee.

Unless you like getting jabbed in the behind…

We’re talking about China here. They don’t recognize the us copyright law or anything else that involves intellectual property. If large corporations can’t sue them, what makes you think you could, over a photograph?

The government of China does recognize the US copyright laws. They have signed international agreements and conventions that require them to recognize the US laws,

On paper maybe. In real life they don’t. PRC gives everyone the middle finger. Otherwise they’d quit stealing US & Europe IP. Try suing them and see how far you’ll get.

[Wurkkos_Terry]

Maybe you should ask them to delect photos which are belong to you first, that is a good way in case you misunderstand each other while communicating. Anyway, hope this problem will be solved very soon.

[Wurkkos_Terry]

@Notmyrealname

Remember who you’re dealing with. With all the theft committed by China over the last 35 years do think they’d give a second thought about doing what they want with your photos?. They don’t share our ethics. Also the fact that they gave you the flashlight for review adds a little gray to the situation. The semi transparent watermark seems like a good idea

If I were you, I wouldn’t say China, as that is prejudice, but the people who don’t respect copywright. Let this forum be positive and healthy community, and it needs our effort.

[Wurkkos_Terry]

@NorthernHarrier

China and many other countries may have signed bilateral copyright agreements with your own country. China has signed such agreements with international organizations, including the World Trade Organization. You should become familiar with the agreements that are still in effect and mention, when you agree to submit a review with photos, that you expect the country of the product seller/manufacturer to abide by those agreements.

You can also send them a statement listing your requirements for doing a review of their product - including whatever restrictions you would like them to respect in using your photographs.

This one is very helpful.

[Lightbringer]

All your pix are belong to us <i>!!</i>

[Notmyrealname]

@Wurkkos Terry

@Notmyrealname

Remember who you’re dealing with. With all the theft committed by China over the last 35 years do think they’d give a second thought about doing what they want with your photos?. They don’t share our ethics. Also the fact that they gave you the flashlight for review adds a little gray to the situation. The semi transparent watermark seems like a good idea

If I were you, I wouldn’t say China, as that is prejudice, but the people who don’t respect copywright. Let this forum be positive and healthy community, and it needs our effort.

Wurkos Terry I apologize. Posting that was bad manners on my part. I’m sorry you were offended.

[Wurkkos_Terry]

@Notmyrealname

@Wurkkos Terry

@Notmyrealname

Remember who you’re dealing with. With all the theft committed by China over the last 35 years do think they’d give a second thought about doing what they want with your photos?. They don’t share our ethics. Also the fact that they gave you the flashlight for review adds a little gray to the situation. The semi transparent watermark seems like a good idea

If I were you, I wouldn’t say China, as that is prejudice, but the people who don’t respect copywright. Let this forum be positive and healthy community, and it needs our effort.

Wurkos Terry I apologize. Posting that was bad manners on my part. I’m sorry you were offended.

Non taken at all, we are fine po.

[freeme (youtube.com/@1thedeals)]

Suddenly recalled this old clip by one online photography educator 3yrs ago. Guess how much they eventually received from $60K settlement?

$60,000 for our stolen photo: We made a copyright thief PAY!

@RobertB

@NorthernHarrier

@RobertB

@zltwo

As a hobby photographer, I’ve read dozens of copyright infringement cases (that is what this is, regardless of who gave whom, what). You need to register the images with the copyright office, then send a letter to the mfr for a fee. Unless you like getting jabbed in the behind…

We’re talking about China here. They don’t recognize the us copyright law or anything else that involves intellectual property. If large corporations can’t sue them, what makes you think you could, over a photograph?

The government of China does recognize the US copyright laws. They have signed international agreements and conventions that require them to recognize the US laws,

On paper maybe. In real life they don’t. PRC gives everyone the middle finger. Otherwise they’d quit stealing US & Europe IP. Try suing them and see how far you’ll get.